An award winning author, startup consultant, and speaker, Jacobik emphasizes the business success that can emerge when an entrepreneur aligns their vision with their cash flow strategy. 

She helps founders avoid the financial pitfalls that are all too common when launching a venture, and is an expert at empowering them to locate the profit streams that can transform a business (and an entrepreneur’s life).

At 23, Michelle Jacobik was obsessed with business, avidly consuming content from Zig Ziglar and Tony Robbins, living the high life with sports cars and vacations - and deeply in debt after years of credit card overages and payday loans. 

She began turning her financial life around; six years later, she purchased an insurance business and systematically expanded annual revenue from $600k to $12 million. Jacobik later sold her Independent Insurance Agency after decades of growth, and now advises highly ambitious entrepreneurs on mastering the financial strategies necessary to build a profitable ventures.

Jacobik is the best-selling author of two books: “The Path to Profits: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Having it All, and Still Having a Life” and “Prosperity After Divorce: Take Charge of Your Finances and Create the Life You Want.” Her expertise extends to tax preparation and estate planning; she also held a securities license for over 20 years. Jacobik has been featured in a variety of popular media outlets, including ABC, CBS, FOX, Parents Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Thrive Global. 

She lives with her husband in Naples, Florida

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Chris Warnes is a serial entrepreneur, independent watch dealer, business coach, life mentor, speaker, and author focused on self-awareness, purpose, spirituality, mindset, leadership, company culture, and the true meaning of entrepreneurship. His work has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally. 

After two tours in Iraq with the Army, Chris was awarded The Purple Heart and now lives, breathes, and teaches the warrior mindset. His mindset is superlative.

His companies operate from the culture and core values that he lives by and represents. His methodology is a tactical approach that produces results for both clients and students. His care for people, discipline, and accountability sets him apart from all his competitors. 

Chris is also known to many as CW, an 8-figure entrepreneur, and highly successful figure in the fitness industry. In over 15 years, Chris has built six companies, including online fitness coaching, a full-service gym, real estate investing, Warrior Time, a full-service concierge watch dealer, Warrior Consulting, an industry-leading provider with a unique approach to life and business.

Most recently, he founded The Clark Initiative, a Non profit organization for veterans educational services.

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Thealzel Lee, a distinguished entrepreneur, angel investor, and strategic advisor who plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of startups and technology ventures. 

As the Founder and President of E-Fund and the Vice President of Operations at the VANTEC Angel Network in Vancouver.

Thealzel is a cornerstone in the local startup ecosystem, specializing in early-stage technology investments, particularly in life sciences and deep tech industries.

Thealzel expertly manages the monthly Vancouver Angel Technology Network, known as Vantec, and oversees the Vancouver chapter of the currency forum for the Northwest region. 

Her commitment extends to serving on committees with Canada's National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) and the U.S. Angel Capital Association (ACA), influencing angel investment strategies across North America.

In addition to her roles at E-Fund and VANTEC, Thealzel is a co-founder and director of Nelsa Investments, eFund, and TiMIA Capital, all of which are platforms through which she facilitates both equity and non-equity investments to nurture numerous entrepreneurs and ventures.

Thealzel's experience as a public and private board director, coupled with her deep expertise in technology commercialization and business strategy development, makes her a valuable advisor and leader in the entrepreneurial community. 

Thealzel Lee's LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/thealzel/

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Meet Zach Benson, the visionary founder of Assistagram, an innovative company dedicated to empowering influencers and Fortune 500 brands to connect authentically with their target audience. 

Known in industry circles as "the influencer's secret weapon," Zach's strategic expertise has been pivotal in helping notable figures like Robert Kiyosaki and Russell Brunson, among others, significantly expand their digital footprints, amassing millions of new followers on Instagram.

Zach's insights into digital strategy and social media trends have not only earned him a coveted spot in Entrepreneur magazine but have also led him to share the stage with influential figures such as Tony Robbins, Sylvester Stallone, and Gary Vee. 

His talks focus on cutting through the digital noise and leveraging Instagram's dynamic platform to drive growth and engagement. 

Whether it's delivering keynotes at major conferences or contributing to panel discussions, Zach brings a blend of practical advice and inspirational strategies to the forefront, helping brands and individuals elevate their online presence.

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-benson-368483119/ 

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Paul Nerger is a seasoned industry expert with a diverse background spanning technology, business management, and academia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Washington State University with a focus in Artificial Intelligence. His academic journey continued with coursework at Templeton College at the University of Oxford as well as serving as a lecturer at MIT’s Applied Innovation Institute and the University of California, Berkeley's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology.

Paul's entrepreneurial spirit shines through his roles as a co-founder and CTO of Happtique, Inc., AppCentral, dotMobi, and Argogroup all of which were sold to larger companies.

 Paul also has experience at larger companies including senior positions at Digital Equipment, Sequent Computer Systems, Silicon Graphics, and Informix Software.  Currently, as a VP at Blue Prism, Paul leads a team dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation within the RPA ecosystem including how to apply advanced AI to solving business problems.

Paul has served on the board of directors and technical advisory boards for several companies including the Boeing Company and British Aerospace. 

 He served as a U.S. Air Force Officer and the Air Defense Advisor to NATO.

With a rich tapestry of experiences encompassing academia, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership, Paul continues to drive innovation and empower organizations to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business.

Paul is a member the Royal Air Force Club and Fellow of the Royal Institute of Arts in London.

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Praneeth Patlola is a distinguished figure in the Human Resources Technology (HRTech) and B2B Enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) industries. A seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and investor, Praneeth's career is marked by his ability to bring groundbreaking ideas from concept to commercial success. With over 17 years of experience and a track record of 17 successful pivots leading to two company exits, his expertise spans product development, growth hacking, B2B enterprise go-to-market (GTM) strategies, and building and scaling sales teams. Praneeth's unique approach involves embracing rapid iterations and learning from failures to achieve scalability efficiently.

Praneeth's career journey includes notable leadership roles at several organizations. He is the founder of Jobhuk, a platform designed to change the way hiring is conducted, and has held significant positions at Compunnel Staffing, WillHire, and PRO Unlimited. His work at WillHire, in particular, has had a transformative impact on the contingent workforce industry. Under his leadership, WillHire became known for its direct sourcing and worker experience solutions, significantly advancing how enterprises attract and engage talent.

In addition to his corporate achievements, Praneeth is deeply involved in various ventures through Patlola Ventures, where he continues to apply his extensive experience in M&A, partnership strategies, and technology consulting. 

Praneeth's insights into the evolution of sales technology highlight the importance of understanding customer behavior and leveraging automation and data-driven approaches to achieve scalable sales operations. His preparation for an AI-centric world involves integrating machine learning into core processes of talent engagement, screening, and matching, showcasing his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

For anyone interested in the future of work, talent management, and the role of technology in these areas, Praneeth Patlola's perspectives and contributions offer invaluable lessons and inspiration.

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Aaron Burciaga is a renowned Data Scientist, AI Engineer, author, Advisor along with being a competitive bodybuilder. 

As a seasoned technology and business leader in both startup and enterprise settings, he has focused his career on delivering efficiency and value through automation, data science, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, and emerging concepts and innovative technologies. 

His development and implementation of programs and initiatives have enhanced multi-billion dollar programs and operational efficiencies across industries in commercial, federal, and defense. 

Aaron's roles have included 

1. CEO and co-founder of Prime.AI 
2. Senior Practice Manager for Artificial Intelligence System Integration at Amazon Web Services (AWS) 
3. Vice President Data & Artificial Intelligence at ECS Technology, Global Operation 
4. Director Analytics & Artificial Intelligence at HCL Technologies 
5. CTO at Analytics2Go 
6. Vice President Data Science & AI at Booz Allen Hamilton 
7. Global Analytics Platform Lead at Accenture
8. Senior Research Scientist at Elder Research.

Before turning his attention to commercial and public sectors, Aaron was a Marine Corps officer and Iraq war veteran and was the head operations research analyst and director of an operations analysis activity at the Pentagon, supporting the Marine Corps Headquarters. 

He is also a Marine Reservist, where he supports the Chief Information Officer at Headquarters Marine Corps-Pentagon as Lead Data Technologist. 

Aaron is a Forbes contributor, frequently invited keynote and speaker, and Certified Analytics Professional (CAP). 

He is an appointed member of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Technology Information Service advisory board. 

Aaron received his M.S. Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School and his B.S. from the US Naval Academy.

An Eagle Scout, graduate of the US Naval Academy, a Marine Combat Veteran, and proud father

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Welcome to our latest episode where we're thrilled to introduce our distinguished guest, Reza Rassool. 

Reza stands out as a pioneering force in the tech world, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions and dynamic leadership.

As the Founder and Chair of Kwaai, Reza is at the forefront of democratizing AI. 

His vision and leadership in this developer community are shaping the future of accessible AI technologies.

Reza's tenure as the CTO of RealNetworks is marked by a remarkable pivot from its streaming media roots to becoming a leader in AI. 

With a history of leading startups to over $1 billion in exits, Reza is a proven serial startup pro. 

His knack for value creation has left a significant imprint on the tech landscape.

Reza's innovativeness is evident in his 27 patents granted in the US. 

As an innovator of award-winning technology, his contributions have been both transformative and widely recognized.

His extensive domain expertise spans a vast array of areas including computer vision, edge AI, biomedical devices, hybrid cloud, and more. 

This versatility underscores his comprehensive understanding of the tech industry.

Reza's career highlights include being a founding employee at Zya and Widevine Technologies, both of which were acquired by Google, and serving as the Director of Software at Second Sight, which went public in 2014. 

He also developed the Lightworks NLE, a Technical OSCAR/EMMY winning product, and has been an active inventor, standards body participant, and technical article author.

Reza Rassool's multifaceted career and achievements position him as a true visionary in the tech world. 

Join us as we dive into his journey, insights, and the future of technology with this extraordinary leader.

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Kimber Leigh, an award winning producer/actress/journalist and author. 

Kimber has produced more than 20 film shorts and has an acting span covering more than 40 films both short and long in value. 

She has also garnered a Telly award for excellence in journalism.

Her production work includes producing over 240 TV Episodes for In Session (filmed live at the Microsoft Store) as well as The Animal Rescuers/Global Rescuers show.

Kimber is best known for her award winning film work for the short films, Imoceanation, Hawaiian Housewives are Da Bomb, and Sand in the Crack which have won awards worldwide.

She is the founder of The Wow Factor, a program that mentors both men and women to help them find their way through life successfully. 

Her motto for others is: “There is no success when there is failure in the home.

Kimber has authored the best selling books like Greta GarBITCH; A True Story of Life loss Light and love as well as the book, From Top Dog to Underdog; Understanding and Recognizing Your Irresistible Power. 

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Yan Wu is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in finance, technology, and artificial intelligence. 

As the Co-Founder and COO of Bond Financial Technologies, Inc., he has played a pivotal role in raising over $42 million in investments from prominent institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Mastercard, Coatue, and Canaan Partners. 

Bond is a groundbreaking banking-as-a-service platform that empowers both consumer and enterprise clients to enhance their customer experiences by embedding financial products seamlessly.

Yan's career journey has been marked by significant accomplishments. 

Prior to his role at Bond, he served as the VP of Data at SoFi, a leading consumer fintech firm valued at $8 billion. 

During his tenure, he spearheaded the growth of the Data Science and Analytics team, expanding it from 6 to 60 experts. 

Under his leadership, the team leveraged analytics, data science, and machine learning to optimize various facets of the business, including marketing, underwriting, product development, pricing, and operational efficiency.

Before venturing into the fintech sector, Yan Wu dedicated 15 years to the investment industry, where he made significant contributions. 

Notably, he held the position of Head of Analytics and Portfolio Construction at BlackRock, a global giant managing over $11 trillion in assets. 

At BlackRock, Yan was responsible for overseeing the $600 billion quant fund and played a pivotal role in the development of Aladdin, a pioneering risk management platform that currently supervises more than $20 trillion in assets worldwide.

Yan's educational background is equally impressive. 

He holds an MBA from the prestigious Wharton School and a BS in Engineering from UC Berkeley. 

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Yan is a devoted mentor at Data Science 4 All's Women's Summit and has been involved in various community organizations, including serving as a former board member at WOMAN Inc. and as a mentor at Upwardly Global. 

His extensive expertise and dedication t

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Edward is an award-winning executive with a remarkable track record in telecommunications, engineering, and IT leadership. 

Edward was named Senior Manager of the Year at a Fortune 50 company, T-Mobile. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. He's known for orchestrating some incredible market turnarounds regionally and nationally. At T-Mobile, as the Director of Engineering Operations, he's not just overseeing projects; he's managing a customer base of over 5 million people and leading a team of over 250 skilled professionals. He has impacted connecting people in major US cities like Miami, Philadelphia, and Denver.

Edward isn't just good at what he does; he's a master collaborator, seamlessly linking engineering, project management, business development, and construction to deliver top-notch technology solutions and transitions. His record speaks for itself: he's the visionary behind significant network operations, construction projects, and performance enhancements that have left a lasting mark on the industry.

But here's the thing about Edward: his heart is in mentoring the next generation of leaders. He's all about hard work, integrity, adaptability, inclusivity, and empathy. In Edward's world, setting the bar high isn't just about meeting targets; it's about setting an example for others to follow.

His exceptional communication skills and knack for building relationships and strategic alliances truly set Edward apart. Whether it's with networks, stakeholders, or partners, Edward knows how to connect, inspire, and drive success. That's Edward for you – a leader, a mentor, and a visionary all rolled into one.

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